Quit smoking...get a free cruise!!

[Danno]

One of my employees quit smoking a while back...having never smoked I was SHOCKED to see what he spent to smoke. In Ontario the price for gigarettes is about $9 per pack. So now each day I throw $10 (my non-smoking bonus) in my change jug as well as whatever pocket change I have.

 

I expect within a year to have in excess of $5000 to pay for our next cruise...now if I could only talk my wife into contributing her "Non-smokers" share !!

 

Dan

 

CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1,

 

Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04

Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05

 

**email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com

[LovetheSea]

Great idea Danno! I wish my husband would quit and do the same

[Danno]

Don't take him on your next cruise...that'll get his attention !!

 

Dan

 

CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1,

 

Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04

Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05

 

**email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com

[nealberk]

Amazing isn't it what some people will do to pay for an addiction.

 

My wife and I are addicted to books. Spending $40 a month on used science fiction papaperbacks (at 1/4 cover price!) is common for us.

 

My father in law quit smoking 5 years ago and as he says, he always seems to have more money now.

[Blazerboy]

It'll be two years this September since I quit , so I guess my TA on the Constellation is free! Or, more likely, I CAN afford the bar bill at the end!

 

Blazer Boy

[Danno]

Blazer...Good for you...I can only imagine how tough it was. I have been two years losing weight (92lbs so far) and I realize the battle starts all over again each day. Enjoy your free cruise!!

 

I didn't mean to make light of smokers...I understand it's a tough thing to quit and I admire those who do.

 

Dan

 

CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1,

 

Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04

Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05

 

**email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com

[MISSYLOU]

Gee Danno, I guess I misunderstood this thread by your subject line. I thought you were going to give a free cruise to smokers who quit.

 

Karen & Paul

kmbix56@wmconnect.com

http://community.webshots.com/album/124134511FOjEih

Infinity

Galaxy B2B 10/04

Mercury Mexican Riviera 03/04

Radiance Eastern Caribbean 01/04

Summit Alaska and Pacific Coast 09/03

Infinity B2B Hawaii 03/03

Infinity Panama Canal 10/02

Maasdam Eastern Caribbean 07/02

Sun Princess Partial Canal Transit 03/02

Maasdam Western Carribbean 11/01

Statendam Alaska 07/01

Dolphin Eastern Caribbean 1990?

 

 

[thebrat99]

I am in day 15 after a 30 year 3 pack a day habit! Am keeping track of the savings to spend at Diamonds International in February. I ought to get a pretty sparkler by that time!

 

Till two weeks on the Golden Princess!

[Blazerboy]

92 lbs.? Color me impressed. I've been fighting that battle, too. I've always said of cruising that the true luxury is only eating what you want, even if it's "just a plate of prawns followed by caviar." But that's just MY cruise diet tip. Funny how clear I am aobut why I smoked, but not always about why I (over) eat. Keep up the good work.

 

Andrew

 

Blazer Boy

[Danno]

I DO NOT DIET ON A CRUISE SHIP...there are 355 other days in a year more suited to that endeavour

 

Well done Brat!! I have found with dieting, never get discouraged when you feel weak, GET MAD!!!

 

Dan

 

CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1,

 

Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04

Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05

 

**email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com

[MISSYLOU]

TheBrat. Way to go. That is very impressive. Did you use anything to help you stop? Keep up the good work.

 

Karen & Paul

kmbix56@wmconnect.com

http://community.webshots.com/album/124134511FOjEih

Infinity

Galaxy B2B 10/04

Mercury Mexican Riviera 03/04

Radiance Eastern Caribbean 01/04

Summit Alaska and Pacific Coast 09/03

Infinity B2B Hawaii 03/03

Infinity Panama Canal 10/02

Maasdam Eastern Caribbean 07/02

Sun Princess Partial Canal Transit 03/02

Maasdam Western Carribbean 11/01

Statendam Alaska 07/01

Dolphin Eastern Caribbean 1990?

 

 

[catmand]

are you there Missy Lou?.....there was a spot outside the dining room where the "smokers" would go hang out after eating (my SIL one of them) ah yes, so glad those days have passed for me......14 months and over $1500.00 NOT spent on smokes, now I am working on the weight gain!

 

Star Princess 9/03 Alaska

Celebrity Mercury 3/04 Mexico

Next: Sapphire Princess 10/2/04 Mexico

Celebrity Infinity 5/28/05 Alaska

Mercury Cruise 3/13/04 & Amtrak Train trip 4/04 Pic's

http://community.webshots.com/user/catmand100

[MISSYLOU]

Hi Chuck. Yes I was probably there with you SIL. What a dumb habit. We must look like kids sneakin a smoke in high school. It is such a small area by the Martini bar.

 

The weight....I don't think you really look overweight but you know what you weighed before you quit as compared to now. You will be able to take it off. And the money you saved is the price of another cruise.

 

Got your email. Guess I had your cruises mixed up. You will enjoy the Infinity. We will be on her on June 27, Alaska. You and Wanda should consider the Summit Sept 05. We may book this one. Vancover to SFO. 14 days. Goes up the inside passage all the way to Sitka and then back down to Seattle, SFO and Catalina. At least I think that's the iteniery.

 

Karen & Paul

kmbix56@wmconnect.com

http://community.webshots.com/album/124134511FOjEih

Infinity

Galaxy B2B 10/04

Mercury Mexican Riviera 03/04

Radiance Eastern Caribbean 01/04

Summit Alaska and Pacific Coast 09/03

Infinity B2B Hawaii 03/03

Infinity Panama Canal 10/02

Maasdam Eastern Caribbean 07/02

Sun Princess Partial Canal Transit 03/02

Maasdam Western Carribbean 11/01

Statendam Alaska 07/01

Dolphin Eastern Caribbean 1990?

[thebrat99]

Hi MissyLou, Yup, using the patches. Have come up allergic to the adhesive in them, but Dr. has prescribed pills and a cream to control the reaction. Only 3 more weeks and I should be able to stop using them. Gets easier every day!

 

Till two weeks on the Golden Princess!

[MISSYLOU]

Have had a few friends use the patch who were successful also. You must have had a stong will to stop. Keep us posted on how you are doing. I know they say the first three days are the hardest and you are well beyond that.

 

Karen & Paul

kmbix56@wmconnect.com

http://community.webshots.com/album/124134511FOjEih

Infinity

Galaxy B2B 10/04

Mercury Mexican Riviera 03/04

Radiance Eastern Caribbean 01/04

Summit Alaska and Pacific Coast 09/03

Infinity B2B Hawaii 03/03

Infinity Panama Canal 10/02

Maasdam Eastern Caribbean 07/02

Sun Princess Partial Canal Transit 03/02

Maasdam Western Carribbean 11/01

Statendam Alaska 07/01

Dolphin Eastern Caribbean 1990?

 

 

[vanclan]

TheBrat...Congratulations...hang in there-though it may be tough, it will get easier...and you are doing something GREAT for you!

[bac513]

July will be 3 years for me since I quit smoking cold turkey. Wonder if that qualifies for an anniversary cake on board. Maybe meetings on board for Friends of the Marlboro Man. Now if I could just stop eating.

 

Brian

 

Mardi Gras 78, Zenith 92,94

Majesty of the Seas 93

Mercury 99, Galaxy 02,03

Grand Princess 02

Galaxy 03,Century 03

Mariner of The Seas Jan 04

Century July 04

[PrincessMelody]

5 years ago I quit a 2 pack a day 10 year habit cold turkey. Unfortunately I also packed on over 100lbs. in just over 2 years after I quit!

 

Fast forward to now, I have lost 87 of those 100 pounds, (still need to lose about 40 more)and it has been a huge struggle, but in the end has been totally worth it. It is so freeing to not be a prisoner to the cigarettes anymore.

 

Now, about that free cruise....

 

HAL Maasdam 01/04

 

[JoePDX]

I quit smoking 3 years, 5 months and 11 days ago so I could take a cruise. I decided I wanted to sail the Med on Renaissance Cruises and they were a non smoking line. Even though Ren is now gone (and missed by me ), I'll always be thankful to them for providing a catalyst that finally worked for me!

 

thebrat99 - keep going! I just kept telling myself that I wasn't a smoker anymore. That worked for me.

 

Joe

 

Constellation Transatlantic 09-07-2004

[Blazerboy]

Congrats to all of us that have stopped or are trying to stop. It's hard work, but worth the effort. And Joe, when I longingly look at a cigarette in Sept., remind me of why I don't-to afford more cruises!

 

Blazer Boy

[JoePDX]

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Congrats to all of us that have stopped or are trying to stop. It's hard work, but worth the effort. And Joe, when I longingly look at a cigarette in Sept., remind me of why I don't-to afford more cruises!

 

Blazer Boy<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

Blazer Boy,

 

No problem... However, stay away from my other half as he went back to the nasty habit.... He and Sue will be cigar smoking I'm sure...

 

Joe

 

Constellation Transatlantic 09-07-2004

[usha]

It's been 4 years since I quit, and it would have been easier to just never eat again; it was such a struggle! Finally, I'm at the point that the idea of a cig doesn't sound (or smell) good anymore. The extra jing and the extra years will probably come in handy for cruising through life with the hubster, who's never smoked.